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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.98, 1,056.30 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.98, 1,056.30 and 293.16 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.98 : 1,056.30 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.98/1,056.30 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.98x = 1,056.30 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.98x = 309,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,664.91/703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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